Junior Systems Administrator – Enterprise IT & Security

Frederick County Public Schools; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 52,348 - 70,257; Full time

Job summary

Frederick County Public Schools is hiring a Systems Administrator I to support enterprise IT infrastructure, including storage, email, virtualization, and databases. The role involves planning, administering, and implementing IT requirements with focus on core infrastructure.

The position is a 12‑month, 260‑day calendar, 8 hours per day, with daily hours to be determined; exempt from overtime under FLSA, with salary steps per the FCPS scale.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or equivalent certifications in information technology or related field.
• Certifications: CompTIA Network+/Security+ or Microsoft MSCE/MCITP.
• 4+ years' experience administering systems in large-scale networks (Windows/Linux).
• Experience with virtualization, email, storage, and data center resources.
• Knowledge of AD, DNS, DHCP, and network security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day IT/IS infrastructure including servers, storage, and databases.
• Oversee email services, systems management, and network resources.
• Perform off-hour upgrades, patching, and troubleshooting.
• Automate tasks with PowerShell or VBScript where applicable.
• Monitor performance, capacity, and security compliance.
• Document processes and recovery plans; support end users.

Skills

Windows/Linux admin

Virtualization

AD/Group Policy

Networking protocols

Network monitoring

Packet analysis

Scripting (PowerShell)

Off-hours availability

Self-management

Education

Associates Degree or equivalent certifications/training/experience in information technology

CompTIA Network+, Security+, Microsoft MSCE/MCITP or related certification

Tools

VMware

SCCM

PowerShell

Job description

Frederick County Public Schools is hiring a Systems Administrator I to support enterprise IT infrastructure, including storage, email, virtualization, and databases. The role involves planning, administering, and implementing IT requirements with focus on core infrastructure.

The position is a 12‑month, 260‑day calendar, 8 hours per day, with daily hours to be determined; exempt from overtime under FLSA, with salary steps per the FCPS scale.